HCR009S01 Compared with HCR009
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HCR009S01 compared with HCR009 {deleted text} shows text that was in HCR009 but was deleted in HCR009S01. Inserted text shows text that was not in HCR009 but was inserted into HCR009S01. DISCLAIMER: This document is provided to assist you in your comparison of the two bills. Sometimes this automated comparison will NOT be completely accurate. Therefore, you need to read the actual bills. This automatically generated document could contain inaccuracies caused by: limitations of the compare program; bad input data; or other causes. Representative Patrice M. Arent proposes the following substitute bill: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF WIND, SOLAR, AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY 2018 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Patrice M. Arent Senate Sponsor: {____________} Evan J. Vickers Cosponsors: Stephen G. Handy Edward H. Redd Carl R. Albrecht Brian S. King Adam Robertson Walt Brooks Karianne Lisonbee V. Lowry Snow Scott H. Chew Carol Spackman Moss Keven J. Stratton Bruce R. Cutler Merrill F. Nelson R. Curt Webb Susan Duckworth Dixon M. Pitcher John R. Westwood Rebecca P. Edwards Val K. Potter Mark A. Wheatley Gage Froerer Marie H. Poulson Mike Winder LONG TITLE - 1 - HCR009S01 compared with HCR009 General Description: This resolution supports the development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy in rural areas of the state as a complement to Utah's diversified energy system and supports the export of Utah-produced wind, solar, and geothermal energy to other states. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: < acknowledges the important role of rural communities in the development of energy resources; < recognizes the economic and supply benefits that wind, solar, and geothermal energy development provide; < recognizes the energy market opportunities available to those states that develop wind, solar, and geothermal energy; < supports the development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy in rural areas of the state as a complement to Utah's diversified energy system; and < supports the export of Utah-produced wind, solar, and geothermal energy to other states. Special Clauses: None Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein: WHEREAS, Utah's rural communities have long produced much of the energy necessary to drive Utah's economy; WHEREAS, some of these rural communities have not always enjoyed the prosperity that has come with Utah's tremendous economic growth in recent decades; WHEREAS, many of these rural communities are rich with the natural resources, including wind, sun, and geothermal resources, necessary to provide energy for Utah and the nation; WHEREAS, competitive energy markets in western states are providing new opportunities for the sale of energy across state lines; WHEREAS, Utah's natural salt dome geologic formations provide complementary cost-effective storage potential for wind, solar, and geothermal development, as well as their - 2 - HCR009S01 compared with HCR009 own economic development opportunities; WHEREAS, many western states are responding to this energy opportunity by harnessing wind, solar, and geothermal power, thus providing economic benefits for rural communities and energy supplies to customers within and outside their states; and WHEREAS, Utah has an opportunity to maintain its position as a net exporter of energy and a leader in energy production and innovation in the region: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein, supports rural development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy resources within Utah as a complement to Utah's diversified energy system, so that Utah's rural communities can take an active part in and receive the benefits of Utah's economic development. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor support the export of Utah-produced wind, solar, and geothermal energy to other states in the West through participation in centralized and bilateral energy markets. { Legislative Review Note Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel } - 3 -.